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Island at War [DVD]

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4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (35 customer reviews)
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Product details

  • Format: PAL
  • Subtitles: None
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Number of discs: 2
  • Classification: 12
  • Studio: Acorn Media
  • DVD Release Date: 10 Sep 2007
  • Run Time: 400 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (35 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B000TGL9X2
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 7,668 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)

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Product Description

All six episodes of the ITV mini-series starring James Wilby and Clare Holman, showing how life on the Channel Islands changed overnight after the German invasion during World War II. The series focuses on three families, the Dorrs, the Jonases and the Mahys, as they struggle to live under the restrictive new regime.


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30 of 31 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful! 16 Mar 2005
Format:DVD
This is nearly the same review I wrote for Amazon USA, but I want the U.K. to know how wonderful this production is. Somewhere I read a review saying this was a rehash of the 70's series, "Enemy at the Door." Believe me, this is way ahead of that, richer, more beautiful, and we in the States are dumbstruck it wasn't better received in England. If it were possible, I would give Island at War 10 stars. It is the most magnificent series the Brits have ever sent us, and I've seen a lot of them. I truly hope there is more to come, although I read that the writer, Stephen Mallatratt, died tragically last November. Let's hope someone else can pick up where he left off, it is just way too good to end here. The only glitch is, the DVDs have been somewhat abridged compared to what I taped from Masterpiece Theatre, perhaps a half hour's worth of scenes. However, what is there is fantastic, and the principals are absolutely marvelous, especially Baron von Rheingarden, Felicity, and James. I can't get enough of it. If it were a movie, I would give Philip Glenister an Oscar, his portrayal of the Baron is brilliant, witty and an absolute delight. It is truly an excellent cast and a fascinating story. I highly recommend it. Thank you, thank you, thank you, to everyone involved in this great production...
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42 of 45 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars fabulous TV series 24 Nov 2007
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Having thorougly enjoyed this on TV I was desperate to obtain on DVD and have not been disappointed when re-watching it. Although it is only a few years since on TV it is interesting to see a few of the actors e.g. Laurence Fox becoming more well known. Scenery was magnificent and the acting made me feel for the islanders during this awful time. Am sure it depicted a good view of what happened on the channel islands during the war.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant 2 April 2007
Format:DVD
I was quite suprised at this DVD, as I only brought it because my favorite actor Julian Wadham is in it. So I was delighted to see all the other actors in this were exceptional as well, especially Phillip Glenister who plays the baron. After watching him in the television series Life on Mars, I thought it would be quite comical watching him do a German accent, but he pulled it off really well, and you forget that he is actually doing this. Brilliant production, Brilliant Cast, just a shame Julian Wadham gets killed in the first hour.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars Rigtig god og spændende serie
Serien beskriver besættelsen og tiden herefter på Kanaløerne. Den beskriver hvorledes beboerne i øsamfundet klarer sig efter den engelske hær har forladt øerne og overladt... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Bente Bull
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic
Did even more than it said on the tin, excellent. A facinating story of how close the Nazis came to invading the British Isles and also an insight into the compasion of the German... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Richard
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic. A must for anyone interested in the German occupation of...
Having learned the impact of the German occupation when we visited Jersey on holiday this is a fantastic follow up. This DVD brings it life the facts gathered during our visit.
Published 4 months ago by Anne MacDonald
4.0 out of 5 stars Bought as a present
Bought for my father as he had previous missed parts of the series when it was out on the television.
He enjoyed watching the whole series
Published 4 months ago by rusty lady
4.0 out of 5 stars I REMEMBER THIS ON TV.
I would have given in 5 stars but the editing left in the breaks was very annoying...but still a good deal...would recommend.
Published 5 months ago by Adrian Simmonds
3.0 out of 5 stars lazy DVD package
I didn't see this when it was televised but recently became interested in the German occupation of the Channel islands and based on the reviews decided to give it ago. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Lady K
4.0 out of 5 stars subtitles
Like many British film/tv productions these DVDs lack subtitles. This makes them less accessible for those with English as a second language. Pity.
Published 6 months ago by O. S. Arntzen
5.0 out of 5 stars fantastic
This is a fantastic series highly recommend it.I first watched it when it was broadcast on tv and remembered loving it so decided to purchase the boxset.I was not disappointed. Read more
Published 14 months ago by nikki
5.0 out of 5 stars great series
If you are a WWII buff you will enjoy this series. Well acted, good story line, excellent entertainment. I watched most of it when it was on the telly. Read more
Published 14 months ago by J. F. Conybeare
4.0 out of 5 stars superb production
This is no cosy little wartime home front story, I was on the edge of my seat from beginning to end and in fact couldn't watch more than one episode at a time. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Mrs. V. Dancer
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